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RK09 OBS

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,381 mi
Last recorded105,381 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 OBS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,381 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front drivers door handle broken

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded and broken

Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drivers door handle broken

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded and broken

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,015 miles

Nearside Hand brake cable support bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Hand brake cable support bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 92,842 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 85,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,691 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on edges but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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RK09 OBS is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK09 OBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK09 OBS registered?

RK09 OBS is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is RK09 OBS safe to buy?

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